Shudders wrack her body as she curls inwards, trying to get away from the clawing emotions robbing her of the strength to pull away.

And beneath it all is that seductive thread that urges her forward.

It begs her to immerse herself in his emotions.

To give up everything that she is and just feel.

To take away some of the guilt, the anger, the fear… the self-loathing.

It's only when the first sob leaves her that Kent is galvanised into action.

He covers the distance between them with long strides and practically rips her from Larcen's grasp before pulling her into an embrace.

She clings to him like a lifeline as he whispers words of comfort, but it's plain to everyone that it's his touch that soothes her the most.

That familiar comforting touch.

So different from his father's and yet the same.

Her hands are still trembling when she uses them to pull his face down and lean his forehead against hers.

Her unfocused eyes make it clear that despite looking directly at him she doesn't actually see him.

No, she sees Lord Auron in every part of him.

In the way he carries himself.

In his strong features.

In those beautiful eyes of his.

It always amazes her that people don't realise the relation.

Or maybe they do.

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Maybe they ignore it the way they ignored her resemblance to Lord Ausset.

After all, to them an illegitimate child is no child at all.

"Auron…"

The word escapes her lips involuntarily.

She feels Kent stiffen but he doesn't pull away.

Still, it's enough.

It reminds her of where they are.

She pulls herself out of his arms.

The feeling of loss is staggering but she can't afford another moment of weakness.

She has things to do.